PRACTICE MODULE

Science and Technology

Space, biotechnology, IT, Energy, Health science, Agriculture science and recent developments

August 13, 2026

INCREASING AUTONOMY OF AI

“The increasing autonomy of AI agents creates security risks beyond conventional chatbots.” Discuss the major risks and suggest measures for their safe deployment. (15 marks, 250 words)...

August 10, 2026

SOLAR ENERGY

India’s rapid growth in solar energy has significant economic, environmental and strategic implications. Discuss....

August 04, 2026

INDIGENISATION OF SPECIALISED NAVAL PLATFORMS

"Indigenisation of specialised naval platforms is essential for strengthening India's maritime security and strategic autonomy." Discuss in the context of INS Nipun, India's indigenous Diving Support Vessel....

August 01, 2026

AI

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to become the fourth pillar of India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI). Discuss its significance, the challenges in building AI as a public utility, and suggest measures for its effective implementat...

July 31, 2026

TECHNOLOGICAL INVENTIONS

India has often demonstrated technological foresight but struggled to convert innovation into globally competitive industries. Examine the challenges that have prevented India from scaling technological inventions and suggest measures to transform in...

July 27, 2026

AI-DRIVEN DATA CENTRES

The rapid expansion of AI-driven data centres presents both economic opportunities and environmental challenges. Discuss the need for responsible regulation of AI data centres in India. Suggest measures to ensure sustainable growth. (15 Marks, 250 Wo...

July 08, 2026

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

"ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE is transforming both terrorism and counter-terrorism." Discuss the role of AI in counter-terrorism while highlighting the associated challenges. Suggest measures for ensuring responsible use of AI. ...

June 29, 2026

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

"Artificial Intelligence (AI) has outpaced the capacity of national regulatory frameworks, making global governance imperative." Discuss the need for global regulation of AI, the challenges in achieving it, and suggest a way forward. ...

June 26, 2026

SCALING TECHNOLOGICAL INVENTIONS

India has often demonstrated technological foresight but struggled to convert innovation into globally competitive industries. Examine the challenges that have prevented India from scaling technological inventions and suggest measures to transform in...

June 15, 2026

TELEMEDICINE IN INDIA

TELEMEDICINE IN INDIA Post-COVID-19, telemedicine has evolved from an emergency response mechanism into a key pillar of India's healthcare delivery system....